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Epson PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White vs Epson Pro L1500UHNL

59specifications compared
26differ
33identical
29known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:4400 ANSI lumens
- Pro L1500UHNL:12000 ANSI lumens
Projector native resolution
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:XGA (1024x768)
- Pro L1500UHNL:WUXGA (1920x1200)
Screen size compatibility
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")
- Pro L1500UHNL:1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Keystone correction, horizontal
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-20 - 20°
- Pro L1500UHNL:-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, vertical
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:-30 - 30°
- Pro L1500UHNL:-45 - 45°
Light source type
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:Lamp
- Pro L1500UHNL:Laser
Service life of light source
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:5500 h
- Pro L1500UHNL:20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White:12000 h
- Pro L1500UHNL:30000 h

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Comparison of 2042, Pro L1500UHNL
88 specifications	A Epson PowerLite 2042 Standard throw projector 4400 ANSI lumens 3LCD XGA (1024x768) White Model 2042 View product	B Epson Pro L1500UHNL View product
Projector5 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	4400 ANSI lumens	12000 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	3LCD	3LCD
Projector native resolutionDiffers	XGA (1024x768)	WUXGA (1920x1200)
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one	15000:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratioKnown for one	4:3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	762 - 7620 mm (30 - 300")	1524 - 12700 mm (60 - 500")
Projection distanceKnown for one	1.36 - 13.86 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Keystone correction, horizontalDiffers	-20 - 20°	-30 - 30°
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-30 - 30°	-45 - 45°
Matrix type	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)	3-panel (p-Si TFT active)
Supported aspect ratiosKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4:3, 16:10, 16:9
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2500000:1
UniformityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	90%
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 92 kHz
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 85 Hz
Light source3 differ
Light source typeDiffers	Lamp	Laser
Service life of light sourceDiffers	5500 h	20000 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	12000 h	30000 h
Lamp typeKnown for one	UHE	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lamp powerKnown for one	230 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Lens systemidentical
FocusKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Focal length rangeKnown for one	18.2 - 29.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Aperture range (F-F)Known for one	1.5 - 1.99	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom typeKnown for one	Manual	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomKnown for one	1.2x	Unknown — not stated by the source
Throw ratioKnown for one	1.38 - 2.24:1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video2 differ
3D	No	No
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	640 x 480 (VGA), 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)	1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1400 x 1050 (SXGA+), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Supported video modesDiffers	1080p	480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Analog signal format systemKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL 60, PAL M, PAL N, SECAM
Full HDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Ports & interfaces6 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	2
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	2	1
HDMI connector type	Full-size	Full-size
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in	0	0
Composite video inDiffers	1	0
DVI portDiffers	No	Yes
S-Video inputs quantity	0	0
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	0
USB 2.0 Type-B ports quantity	1	1
Audio (L/R) inDiffers	1	0
Serial interface type	RS-232C	RS-232C
PC Audio in	Yes	Yes
PC Audio out	Yes	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC (power) in	Yes	Yes
HDBaseT portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
BNC input portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	100 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi	No	No
Storageidentical
Card reader integrated	No	No
Features1 differ
Noise level	37 dB	37 dB
Noise level (economic mode)Differs	28 dB	30 dB
Projection modes	Ceiling, Front, Rear	Ceiling, Front, Rear
Plug and PlayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Noise reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
RMS rated powerKnown for one	16 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Large venue projector
Product colour	White	White
Placement	Desktop, Ceiling	Desktop, Ceiling
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	Kensington	Kensington
Displayidentical
Built-in display	No	No
Power3 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	331 W	955 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	0.21 W	0.3 W
Power consumption (network standby)	2 W	2 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Differs	227 W	597 W
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	0 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	3 kg	23.7 kg
WidthDiffers	308 mm	586.7 mm
DepthDiffers	281 mm	210.8 mm
HeightDiffers	104 mm	492.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Batteries included	Yes	Yes
Cables included	AC	AC
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
RS-232C	Yes	Yes

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